What does groceries cost in Kota Kinabalu?

Basic groceries in Kota Kinabalu cost: milk (1L) ($2), bread (500g) ($1), rice (1kg) ($2), eggs (12 pack) ($3), chicken breast (1kg) ($3), apples (1kg) ($2), bananas (1kg) ($1).

What does dining out cost in Kota Kinabalu?

Dining out in Kota Kinabalu: inexpensive meal ($4), local beer ($3), coffee ($3), mid-range restaurant meal ($20).

What does housing cost in Kota Kinabalu?

Average monthly rent in Kota Kinabalu: 1-bedroom apartment in city center ($373), 1-bedroom apartment outside center ($196), 3-bedroom apartment in city center ($628), 3-bedroom apartment outside center ($353).

What does transportation cost in Kota Kinabalu?

Transportation costs in Kota Kinabalu: public transport ticket ($1.47), monthly transport pass ($32.61), taxi starting fare ($1.80), gasoline per liter ($0.50).

What does utilities cost in Kota Kinabalu?

Monthly utilities in Kota Kinabalu: basic utilities for 85m² apartment ($54), mobile phone plan ($9), internet ($28).

What does entertainment cost in Kota Kinabalu?

Entertainment costs in Kota Kinabalu: gym membership ($41), movie ticket ($5), theater ticket ($16).

What does personal care cost in Kota Kinabalu?

Personal care items in Kota Kinabalu: deodorant ($2), shampoo ($3), toothpaste ($2), haircut ($9).

What does clothing cost in Kota Kinabalu?

Clothing prices in Kota Kinabalu: jeans ($61), dress ($24), sneakers ($66), leather shoes ($82).

What does healthcare cost in Kota Kinabalu?

Healthcare costs in Kota Kinabalu: cold medicine ($3), antibiotics ($5), doctor visit ($17).

What does education cost in Kota Kinabalu?

Education costs in Kota Kinabalu: preschool (monthly) ($118), international school (monthly) ($4173).

What does other expenses cost in Kota Kinabalu?

Costs in Kota Kinabalu include: averageSalary ($523), tv ($389), microwave ($131), laundryDetergent ($7), cleaning ($6).

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Malaysia

Kota Kinabalu

Sabah

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452,058 people • 10:31 AM

Lifestyle

Food Scene

Excellent

Coffee Culture

Excellent

Nightlife

Good

Street Cleanliness

Good

Work

Work Cafés

Excellent

Power Reliability

Excellent

Coworking

Good

Nature

Nearby Beach

Green Spaces

Excellent

Nearby Mountains

Community

Nomad Community

Limited

Cost of Living

Total

$1,498

Additional Expenses

Groceries

$237

Food Outside

$130

Base Cost

$90

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Weather

20/09/2025

Air Quality

Good

46/500

Forecast

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32°C

25°C

Feels like: 38°C

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WIFI

Good

Download Speed

Median

199.75 Mbps

Max

1,015.84 Mbps

Min

0.98 Mbps

Upload Speed

Median

76.25 Mbps

Max

457.93 Mbps

Min

0.37 Mbps

Latency

15 ms

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Safety

6/10 - Safe

Walking at Day

Safe

Walking at Night

Moderate

Safety Index

Moderate

Crime Index

Moderate

Mobility

Walkability

Excellent

Public Transit

Okay

Bikeability

Bad

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